Defense does it for Lady Pats

The East Newton girls displayed superb defense on Monday as they slowed Diamond and went on to win a varsity nonconference tilt at Diamond High School, 31-20.

The East Newton girls displayed superb defense on Monday as they slowed Diamond and went on to win a varsity nonconference tilt at Diamond High School, 31-20.

With the game tied 4-4 after the first quarter, the Lady Patriots (8-6 overall) won each of the next three quarters. They closed the first half on a 10-3 run and controlled the scoreboard the remainder of the way.